POLICE BEAT: Feb. 5 news from Peterborough police

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Shortly after 2 a.m. on Jan. 27, officers were
dispatched to the Tim Hortons on George Street North after a fight had
taken place inside the restaurant.
A 36-year-old man reported to police that he and his wife were at the
Tim Hortons when he was attacked by two males and one female. It
appears the attack was unprovoked.
The victim reported he was punched, kicked and head-butted, causing
broken teeth and a broken nose. When the victim’s wife tried to
intervene she told police she was punched in the mouth by the female
suspect.
The male victim was taken to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre
where he was treated for his injuries, which includes cuts and a broken
nose.
As a result of the investigation on Feb. 2, Christopher Walter Payne,
30, of Cochrane Road, was charged with assault cause bodily harm.
On Feb. 4, the two remaining suspects came to the police station where
they were both arrested. Jessica Nadine White, 24, of Braidwood Avenue,
is charged with assault. Stuart Wilfred Maracle, 30, of Braidwood
Avenue, is charged with assault.
All three accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 21.

Trespass Arrest:
On Monday, at 2:40 a.m. police received a call regarding a man going through unlocked vehicles in Heritage Park, a subdivision off Carnegie Avenue. The complainant provided police with a description of the suspect.
Police located the suspect who matched the description on Ferrier Crescent. During the investigation, police found items on the accused including Canadian Tire money, lighters, cash and a LED flashlight.
As a result of the investigation Jeremy Joseph Carrier, 25, of Water Street, was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000, trespass/prowl near dwelling house and breach of probation. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 28.

Impaired Arrest:
On Feb. 1, at 2:45 p.m. police received a complaint about a possible impaired driver in the area of Charlotte Mews between Charlotte and Simcoe streets. Officers followed the suspect vehicle a short distance to a parking lot on George Street.
Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver at which time they noticed a strong odour of alcohol coming from the driver.
As a result of the investigation Wayne Ross Kelly, 56, of Dainard Drive, was arrested and charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle with more than 80mg blood alcohol content. He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 21.